Student Day is symbol of fight against arrogant powers: Raeisi

TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Seyed Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday that the National Student Day is symbol of fight against arrogant powers, colonialism and dictatorship.

Remaining parties firm to preserve nuclear deal: statement

TEHRAN – The remaining parties to the JCPOA who met in Vienna on Friday issued a statement saying they are determined to preserve the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Deputy FM: All JCPOA parties see U.S. as root cause of tensions 

TEHRAN- The Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs said on Friday that Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany unanimously blame the U.S. for the standoff surrounding the 2015 nuclear deal. 

Cutting-edge combat drone, destroyer delivered to Iran’s Navy 

TEHRAN - A combat reconnaissance tactical drone and a modern destroyer were delivered to the Navy in a ceremony in southeastern Iran on Saturday.

Facebook closes Ayatollah Khamenei’s Arabic page

TEHRAN – Facebook has closed the Arabic page of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which had more than 100,000 followers.

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Iranian diplomat says preparations underway for Rouhani’s visit to Japan

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that preparations are underway for President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Japan.

Zarif: Nuclear-capable missile test by Israel is aimed at Iran

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized the United States and Europe for their silence over a nuclear-capable missile test on Friday by Israel, saying the test was “aimed at Iran”.

Iran’s Hajj organization chief in Saudi Arabia for talks

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Alireza Rashidian left Tehran for Saudi Arabia on Saturday to hold talks with Saudi officials over the next year’s Umrah Hajj rituals.

UNHCR welcomes Iran’s efforts to extend education for refugees

TEHRAN – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) welcomes Iran’s efforts to extend education opportunities for nearly half a million Afghan children in the country, UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch has said.

Shiraz to host intl. congress on health for peace

TEHRAN – The 2nd international congress on health for peace will be held in the city of Shiraz, Fars province, on November 11-12, 2020.

Regional crafts, arts, souvenirs and rituals on show in Yazd

TEHRAN – Tens of tribespeople, crafters and folk artists from various Iranian provinces have come together in Yazd to showcase their traditional lifestyle, arts, cuisine, handicrafts and souvenirs.

UNWTO ready to help Iran develop comprehensive tourism plan

TEHRAN - The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is ready to extend cooperation with Iran in order to help the country develop a comprehensive tourism plan, UNWTO advisor Marcello Notarianni said on Saturday.

22 medical tourism firms authorized in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Health has so far granted licenses to 22 medical tourism companies with the aim of organizing authorized facilitators for the booming business.

Doha will never forget Tehran’s help: Qatari FM

TEHRAN - Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has said that Doha will never forget Tehran's help when Qatar was besieged by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain from land, sea and air.

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“Book Means Life” at Tehran book fair

TEHRAN – The organizers of the Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) announced on Saturday that they have chosen “Book Means Life” as the motto for the 33rd edition of the event. 

Iranian troupe to perform “The Waltz Invention” in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian director Sara Afshar’s troupe will perform Russian-born American writer Vladimir Nabokov’s play “The Waltz Invention” at Tehran’s Shahrzad Theater tomorrow. 

German writers discuss impacts of Persian art, knowledge on Andalusia  

TEHRAN – A number of German writers gathered during a meeting named “A Night with German Writers” at Iran’s Cultural Office in Berlin on Friday to discuss how Andalusia was influenced by Persian art and knowledge.

Tehran gallery hosts Iranian Sculpture Expo 

TEHRAN – The 3rd edition of the Iranian Sculpture Expo opened at the Arte Design Gallery in Tehran after an 8-year hiatus.

Iranian films line up for Manchester Kinofilm Festival

TEHRAN – The Kinofilm Festival – Manchester international short film and animation festival will screen 20 movies by Iranian filmmakers in various categories of its 16th edition, which will be held in 2020, the organizers have announced.

Actress Fatemeh Motamed-Arya presiding over Kerala festival jury 

TEHRAN – Iranian actress Fatemeh Motamed-Arya is presiding over the international jury of the 24th International Film Festival of Kerala, which is currently underway in the Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram. 

Italian directors Eugenio Barba, Romeo Castellucci to attend Fajr theater festival

TEHRAN – Italian theater directors Eugenio Barba and Romeo Castellucci will be attending the 38th Fajr International Theater Festival in Tehran, the organizers announced on Saturday.

Iran's Mardani takes silver at World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final

TEHRAN – Sajjad Mardani from Iran claimed a silver medal at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in Moscow on Saturday.

Commodities worth $738m traded at IME in a week

TEHRAN- During weekdays ended on December 5, approximately 638,838 tons of commodities worth over $738 million were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME).

Govt. to launch national real estate system by March 2020

TEHRAN – The Iranian government is planning on launching a national real estate and housing system, aimed at controlling the country’s housing and real estate market by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 19, 2020), Tasnim news agency reported quoting an official with the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development.

Iran calls for barter trade with S. Africa to overcome banking hurdles

TEHRAN - Deputy head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture said the best way for overcoming Iran and South Africa banking issues is barter trading.

Jailed Iranian prof. released from US after one year: FM

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that stem cell scientist Dr. Masoud Soleimani has been released after a year of imprisonment in the United States.

US, South Korea military cost-sharing talks fail to achieve results

South Korea and the United States have once again failed to achieve tangible results in the latest round of military cost-sharing talks after a breakdown in negotiations last month.

Mustafa Denizli steps down as Tractor head coach

TEHRAN – Mustafa Denizli stepped down as Tractor head coach less than six months in charge.

President Rouhani to submit budget bill to Majlis on Sunday

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is going to submit the bill of the budget for the next Iranian calendar year (to start on March 20, 2020) to Majlis (Iranian parliament) on Sunday, Mehr news agency reported, quoting the head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization.